How to Fix a Windows Vista Sidebar

1. Click the 'Start' menu (Windows logo) on the toolbar to open it, and click the 'All Programs' folder.
2. Open the 'Accessories' file and click the 'Command Prompt.' Click 'Run as administrator.'
3. Type the code 'regsvr32.exe' followed by a single space and the words 'ALT.DLL.'
4. Press the 'Enter' key on your keyboard and try to use your sidebar.
5. Enter the code 'regsvr32 jscript.dll' into the prompt box if your sidebar is still not working. Press the 'Enter' key after typing in the code.
6. Type in 'regsvr32 msxml3.dll' and press the 'Enter' key again.